Nannaethiops unitaeniatus
| Common Names: | One Line Tetra One Striped African Characin |
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| Family: | Citharinidae |
| Category: | Characins |
| Distribution: | Africa; Tropical Africa. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Stream; Stream |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peacful shoaler. Best kept in a species aquarium. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Most commercial, frozen, and freeze-dried foods accepted. Brightly lit tank with open space and tannin-stained water. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7cm (2.8") Female: 7cm (2.8") |
| Water Region: | Middle; Middle |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Not possible to determine from external features. |
| Breeding: | Sunlight may encourage fish to spawn. Eggs are scattered and fry hatch in about 24 hours. |
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| Comments: | A gold-striped variety is now available. |
| Main Colours: | Green, Brown |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Contributors: | gnr4ever8794 |
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